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Thursday, June 11, 2026

Although there are dozens of active Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers in the U.S. Navy's fleet, there's something special about the USS Kidd.


A new national survey lays bare how Americans judge recent presidents -- and how deeply those views now split along ideological lines. A Pew Research Center study released June 10 found sharp divides over which U.S. president did the best job over the past 40 years, varying widely by voter group and political outlook.


Though more than a dozen Republicans voted against the measure, the House speaker accused Democrats of playing political games with the nomination of Bill Pulte as director of national intelligence.


Poll: Only 16% of Americans approve of Trump holding UFC event at White House. UFC event coincides with Trump's 80th birthday. One in five Americans say they are mixed martial arts fans.


Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Median bank account balances in the U.S. range from $5,400 for those under 35 to $13,400 for ages 65-74, according to Federal Reserve data. Couples -- with and without kids -- report higher median savings than single households. College-educated households have the highest bank balances. read more


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@#3

Are MAGA like moths to the Pres Trump flame?

Aimee Mann - The Moth
www.youtube.com

Lyrics excerpt ...

genius.com

...
[Verse 1]
The moth don't care when he sees the flame
He might get burned, but he's in the game
And once he's in, he can't go back

He'll beat his wings till he burns them black
No, the moth don't care when he sees the flame
No, the moth don't care when he sees the flame
...


Mississippi Residents Sue xAI Over 'Near Constant Noise' From Data Centers
www.pcmag.com

... The gas turbines at data centers run by Elon Musk's xAI are so loud that it's like being around a 'jet engine' at all times of the day, the lawsuit claims. ...

Meanwhile, rural America seems to be turning against data centers ...

Nebraska County Bans Data Centers For Up To A Year
www.gadgetreview.com

... Otoe County suspends permits for up to a year after Google-Tenaska project would need 1,000-3,000 megawatts of power ...

Will corporate CapEx (Capital Expenditure, a.k.a. infrastucture) spending result in enough profits to offset that spending?

Oracle investors seem to have an opinion ...

Stock Market Today, June 11: Oracle Falls After AI Spending Guidance Sparks Cash Flow Concerns
finance.yahoo.com

... Oracle (NYSE:ORCL), an enterprise software and cloud services provider, closed Thursday at $184.10, down 8.53%.

The stock dropped after its fiscal Q4 earnings beat was overshadowed by guidance for sharply higher AI-related capital spending and negative free cash flow. ...


So, over a 6% increase in the producer price increase?

www.investing.com


Latest Release Jun 11, 2026
Actual 6.5%
Forecast 6.4%
Previous 5.7%

The Producer Price Index (PPI) measures the change in the price of goods sold by manufacturers. It is a leading indicator of consumer price inflation, which accounts for the majority of overall inflation.


@#12

US producer inflation posts largest annual gain in 3-1/2 years as energy prices surge
www.reuters.com

... Producer Price Index increases 1.1% in May, above expectations for a 0.7% gain.
Goods prices, mostly energy, account for nearly 80% of the rise in the PPI.

Wholesale goods prices excluding food and energy post largest monthly gain since April 2022.

Weekly jobless claims increase 4,000 to 229,000. ...



@#3 ... Scrabbled? ...

scrabble - verb
www.merriam-webster.com

...
3a
: scramble, clamber

3b
: to struggle by or as if by scraping or scratching
scrabble for survival
...



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